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2014 was a building year, but a successful year nonetheless. With a strong base to substantiate Hale’s future, the pieces are now moving into place. This year saw growth of our team with the addition of three staff members to help support the daily operations of our growing community. Beyond adding to our staff, teamwork continues as a value at the core of everything we do at Hale. Dozens of school and corporate groups visit every year to engage in social-emotional learning by way of team-building activities. We not only teach these principles, but live them as well: this year experienced lower than average numbers for both Hale Day Camp and Membership Beach, however, in typical Hale fashion the Education and Adventure and Advancement Departments helped offset the financial deficit with historically high success rates.

This year also yielded promising results from The National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) and the RAND Corporation regarding our Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures (HOLA) program. We have verified through research that campers at Hale feel engaged and the program helps them interact socially with their peers. Among other peer organizations participating in the study, Hale campers excel at taking initiative, feel empowered to make choices, and relish the opportunity to plan and lead activities. Although funding from the original source will be phasing out, we are confident that donor support will ensure the continued success of this important program.

The second year of our participation as an official Boston Marathon charity, as well as massive success from other Race Series events including the Rodman Ride, allowed us to distribute over $170,000 in financial aid by way of camp scholarships. A second ropes course was installed to satisfy the need of growing demands from Education and Adventure clients as well as campers at Hale Day Camp. 111,000 swim lessons were given last year with potentially lifesaving results. This year laid the foundation for what seems like limitless possibilities. Hale’s exciting future grows through your invaluable support and we cannot thank you enough for being part of our team.

Eric Arnold Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chris McKeown President

William L. Chamberlin Vice President

Michael Terry Vice President/Secretary

John Redmond Treasurer

Jennifer AntonucciHarold R. Beacham, Jr.

Deborah BrennanLennox ChaseTim Connors

James L. ElcockMaureen C. Erickson

Linda HunterOnika Jenkins

Elisha F. Lee-Life MemberDavid LiebrockBill Reissfelder

Jay RocheJay Schwab

Wayne SmithCurt Stevenson

Jack Troy

Eric Arnold Executive Director

Chris McKeown President, Board of Directors Fun & Exploration

“ SHE DOESN’T WANT TO MISS A DAY, it makes her whole year.” – HOLA Parent

SUMMER CAMPOver 4,400 children attend summer camp at Hale. Along with our own day camp, Hale “partners” with many other organizations to offer children from over 70 communities an exceptional summer experience.

OUR AGENCY PARTNERS INCLUDE:Aspire CharlestownBird Street Community Center DorchesterBoston Public Schools BostonJewish Community Centers NewtonSouth Shore Stars East WeymouthWaltham Boys and Girls Club WalthamWatertown Boys and Girls Club WatertownYMCA Hyde Park and West Roxbury

On any given day there are 2,000 children enjoying Hale’s 1,137 acres, miles and miles of trails and beautiful ponds. And when campers aren’t swimming, boating and hiking, they are likely enjoying our ropes course, environmental programs or our Floating Classroom.

Over half the children who come to Hale receive some sort of financial aid.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMSHale is proud to offer a variety of programs for individuals and families. Membership Beach is a unique opportunity for 420 families to take part in activities such as swimming, boating, arts and crafts and environmental education. Summer isn’t the only time that people enjoy Hale. From special events to a fun and exciting Race Series, the calendar is filled with year-round opportunities to experience our programs and facilities. Additionally, the trails are open daily for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing (when appropriate) and general exploration.

EDUCATION, ADVENTURE & OUTINGSOffering educational opportunities is at the core of Hale’s mission. Thousands of students from kindergarten to college participate in one or more offerings. Our ropes course, Map and Compass Adventures, and Floating Classroom continue to be among our most popular programs.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTHale Reservation invests substantial time, energy and resources to improve the protection and management of our natural resources. We continue in our efforts to be more “green” and strive to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

PARTNERSFulfilling our mission at Hale Reservation requires partnerships beyond our Agency Camps. Hale collaborated with the following organizations to enhance programs:

l Summer Fundl Boston Athletic Associationl Boston After School and Beyond l Dedham Medical Associatesl Rodman Ride for Kids

The Carby House still stands at the entrance of Hale.

THE WAY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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Art & Science

“ THEY LEARNED HOW TO TRUST ONE ANOTHER, COMMUNICATE, work together, think outside the box and

strategize together.” – Brandeis Study Abroad Staff Member

‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ‘14

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INVESTMENTS & INITIATIVES/RESERVES FUND

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OPERATING REVENUE/EXPENSE

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERSHale would not thrive without wonderful, dedicated volunteers — individuals, school and community groups, and employees of companies who encourage service projects, these people are crucial to Hale’s success. In addition to our Board of Directors, who volunteer both their time and energy, some of our 2014 volunteers included:

Hildi ArnoldAnne CollinsMyles CollinsEmily CorridinaJimmy CutlerDedham Savings BankDeloittePeter De ReynaErnst and YoungFederal Reserve BankBob HanselRory LaughnaLiberty MutualRyan MartenErica McLaughlinPaul McLaughlinNational GridNoble and Greenough SchoolRace Series volunteersAlan SimpsonJanet SimpsonJeff SmithSpectra EnergyAnn ThomasTroop 1 Islington Troop 3 WestwoodTroop 6 Brookline Wellington ManagementWestwood High School students

THE MISSION OF HALE RESERVAT ION is to offer educational and

recreational opportunities that develop self-confidence, inspire a passion

for learning, and encourage an appreciation for the natural environment.

F INANCIAL SUMMARY2014 was a year of mixed results for Hale financially. A few programs, Hale Day Camp and Membership Beach, were slightly lower performing than in years past, but our year-round programming and continued work in Advancement paid off. Prior year build-up of reserve funds became more and more invaluable as we began an upgrade project on Noanet Pond Dam that requires engineering expertise and some improvements in the structure.

Programmatically, this year was a huge success. We continued to improve the quality of our offerings and reach new populations. New schools from Boston and surround-ing communities flocked to our education programs using Hale’s expansive “classroom without walls” as a learning lab for exciting activities and lessons that are linked to curriculum objectives. The family beach and summer camps benefited from a large percentage of experienced returning staff.

The Advancement Department continued its growth this year in many ways. First, there were more donors giving more money and we know why: people are becoming better connected with and more passionate about our programs and the opportunities we provide. We hear from donors about how much they love our urban programming, our trail system, and our work with teens. We know that people value children leaving their screens behind and connecting with the natural world. And all this compels people to support Hale – thank you!

Secondly, the Advancement Department grew in size. Thanks to a generous gift from the Yawkey Foundations we have added two staff to help with outreach, public relations, marketing and events. The addition of staff dedicated to these efforts began to pay off just after they joined us in the fall of 2014. We look forward to seeing what 2015 brings!

This year also began the challenge of resource allocation for the Noanet Pond Dam project. The pond is the lifeblood of Hale’s activities and existence. Built in the 1960s, the main dam has begun to show signs of weakness. We hope with early intervention we can minimize any concerns and make improvements that are not too costly. Recently, we worked to build up our reserve fund. While we will need to

rely on donors to help with this effort, we can at least begin the work with the engineers thanks to our current resources.

As we move into 2015, Hale has continued to do very well developing excellent programs, managing a growing operation, and planning for the future. These themes will undoubtedly continue next year with an eye always towards long-term financial stability for the organization.

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LEADERSHIP GIFTS $100,000+The Bromley Charitable TrustYawkey Foundations

$10,000 - $99,000Boston After School & BeyondHunt Street FundNeedham BankRaytheon CompanyThe Rhode Island FoundationRichard Saltonstall Charitable

FoundationSchrafft Charitable Trust

ROBERT SEVER HALE SOCIETY $5,000 - $9,999Blue Hills BankRichard and Judy CarusoConnors Family OfficeMichael and Margaret

ElizondoGregory FoundationRobert Hansel and Lisa

RobinsonRichard and Linda HunterLouise and Robert LawrenceRobert and Amelia RandsBill and Mary ReissfelderJay and Laurie RocheRodman for KidsThe Janey FundThomas and Karen ThornhillWall Street Development

Corporation

POWISSETT PEAK CLUB $2,500 - $4,999Victor Kingsley and Juanita

Allen KingsleyMaureen and Ronald BledayBoathouse Group Inc.Ian BrownDedham Institution for

Savings FoundationMaureen and Thomas EricksonGBL Charitable FoundationNancy Y. HardingDavid and Lynne LiebrockChris and Lisa McKeownDana and Carolyn PopeSandy and Becky SaundersWayne and Patty SmithClarke Keenan and Cathie

Smith KeenanTrustees of the Paul & Virginia

Cabot Charitable Trust

STRAWBERRY HILL CLUB $1,000 - $2,499American Water Charitable

FoundationJennifer and John AntonucciWilliam and Margaret

BancroftBank Of AmericaRichard and Michelle BlunckDeb and John BrennanWilliam and Joanna

ChamberlinLennox and Beverly ChaseNorth and Colin

Cunningham, Jr.James and Janice DiStasioMark and Dawn DonovanPeter and Louise DonovanJames and Kathleen ElcockRobert and Susan FallonTimothy and Anne FortuneDavid GerberGilbane DevelopmentEvan GilchrestBruce and Kristine GinsbergJulie GreenwoodBrian HarriganBrian and Mary Jo HoganEdward and Berthe LaddAngela Lin and Tom PriorL. L. BeanCharles LongWilliam MeyersFrederick O. MuziRobert and MaryBeth PersonsCarlo PortesPrime Motor GroupJohn and Kris RedmondMegan RobertsRoche BrothersShameek SarkarMary ScottKristin SementelliRoss and Kathleen SherbrookeCarmen SowersSpectra Energy FoundationCurt and Monica StevensonSun MultiSport EventsTex’s BBQ ExpressLeigh Ann ThomasRichard and Ann ThomasRobert and Sally TruesdaleUBS Employee ProgramsTom and Marjorie UnderhillKara UnterbergWellington Management

CompanyJack and Jane Wiggin

OAK HILL CLUB $500 - $999Thomas F. AaronElizabeth AhearnPatrick and Carol Ahearn

Adrienne AlbertThe Altamira FoundationAvera CompaniesHarold Beacham, Jr. Andy and Susan BillippSally CurranPhyllis CurtisDedham Women’s

Exchange, Inc.Justin and Sarah DercoleMichael DiNicolaEdith C. Crocker

Charitable TrustJuimene ExpositoSteven and Lisa FinkelGrantham, Mayo, Van

Otterloo and Co. LLCMadeline GregoryJon and JoAnn HaglerPenelope HallJohn HancockEdward HanleyHarvard Pilgrim Health Care

FoundationTim and Pam HerbertHessidence/Wall Charitable

Gift FundThomas and Kelly HillerSturtevant and Christina

HobbsThe Howard FamilyJustin HoweHowland Family FoundationLawrence and Karen KlaffPatricia and Robert

Lawrence, Sr.George and La Verne LovellLewis Marten and Lucinda

LindeJames MartinGregory MeurerAmey MootGeorge and Nancy MumfordMelinda NoelKim NorrisJohn and Liz O’LearyTom ParkhurstSamuel PerryDemian ReidelCatherine and Patrick

Roche, Jr.Stephen and Melanie SadlerIrwin Schwartz and

Natasha EnganM. C. SherlockMichael and Christine

ShustermanAlan SimpsonThomas SmithJohn StantonDebra and Graeme SteeleMatthew St. GermaineCarolyn Tanner

Michael Terry and Julie Clifford

Joan ThompsonJudith ThomsonPhil and Julie TrotterScott VassalluzzoMichael VellanoJoan and Harry Wells, IIIStephen G. Whalen

CAT ROCK CLUB $250 - $499Lee and Karina AdourianCaroline AkinsEric and Hilary ArnoldDaniel AshworthDan Bailey and Nancy DempzeJohn BartholomewYuval BarzakatMary Beth BellBespoke Design Build, Inc.Peter BledayScott BrooksDavid BruneDavid BuskerChicago Title Insurance

CompanyJean ClearyBruce A. ColeMyles and Anne CollinsConcord Foods, Inc.James and Kathleen ConnollyConnors & AssociatesJohn Connors and Lisa GavalesTimothy and Rita ConnorsJames and Amy CookPaul and Lois CornellCrystal Glass Canada, Ltd.Michael and Susan CurtinLynn DebbsRobert and Patricia DempseyS. Frank D’ErcoleMaureen DoerrD&S Landscaping and

ExcavationWilliam and Sarah DucasFred C. Church InsuranceCraig GilmartinNeil and Andrea GoldbergDaniel and Dorothy GradyPaul GreeleyJoel GrittersNancy HallPaul and Jean HanleyTommy and Carol HarperStephen and Meghan

HarringtonRussell and Rose HolmesKenneth HornerScott JenkinsElizabeth JohnsonPeter and Pamela KaneSteve KanekoMark Keeney

Tom KellyLowell and Charlotte KingsleyJames KirbyLezlie LabhardRory and Martha LaughnaDavid LeeMolly and Elisha Lee, Jr.Gary and Deirdre LevineJohn MacomberThomas and Donna MayPaul and Janet McCarthyMary MeyersBart and Cathy MolloySusan MortensenThe Mulvey FamilyPeter and Cindy NevilleDouglas and Maureen ObeyGary OldenburgChristophe and Tara OliverHewlett PackardJohn RothJohn and Maria SalvatoreIrene SchneiderPeter and Mary SennottJames T. Sims and Vicki BeggsWilliam and Meredith StarrDiane StokesThe Strategy GroupUrsuline AcademyMarc and Kathy WallRichard and Catherine WhiteStephen and Nancy WhitneyJoseph R. WilsonDavid and Deanna Marie

YoungMichael and Kathy Zola

SPLIT ROCK CLUB $100 - $249Edwina AchesonErin AdamsNancy AdamsRussell and Paula AgrusaJay and Laurie AllenThomas AllisonAltra Industrial MotionAlan C. Arnold, Jr. Sarah AndrewsMark AnnatiAnonymousRobert and Jeanne AntonucciMatthew ApplebaumScott ArcherMaryann ArsenaultRoni AuChris and Susan AxworthyAlison BalsterRachael BarberAndrew BardelliBarkan Management

Company Inc.Ann BarlowDavid and Nina BarrosKaren Bates

Mary Beth BegleyDavid BellDebra BenoitCarl BergPeter and Cindy BergethonJames and Carolyn BerlutiSusan BevilacquaPeter BillippKyle BlackwellSpencer and Nell BlasdaleHolger BoernerMelissa BoiseauCorey BollierRichard and Jean BordeauRick BorettiAnnette BornDonna BoulangerMarcia BoyleEric BrenmanJohn F. Brennan, Sr.Jennifer BreslinSierra BrightSteve BullerChristopher and Laura BurgessGuy Busa, Jr.Brian and Kathleen CadiganRebecca CahalyElizabeth and Charles

CallahanFrancis and Colleen CampionAlexis CarrollMaryAnne CartyRobert and Susie CasparBrett and Julie ChapmanCasey CharlesDifei ChenThai Chen and Serena ChangRoger and Anne ChristianMary Chrysa LongNeil ChytenMichelle CibottiChristopher Clark and

Katherine CleaverJonathan ClaydonMalcolm CliffordAnson CloughBenjamin R. CloughMargaret ClowesDavid and Holiday CollinsCommittee to Elect Paul

McMurtryPeter M. ConantCatherine ConneelyWilliam and Patricia ConwayTimothy CoyleMrs. G.L. CrittendenCarolynne and John Cronin, Jr.Julie CrossonJeffrey CukorJ. Douglas CullanDavid CurranDavid CurrieAnthony CutoneJohn D’Auria

John DanielRobert DangelSteven and Helena D’AngeloJennifer DaSilvaJames DefauBarbara DelisleDana and Susan DeLucaDanielle DelucaDiane DeMarcoKaren DempseySusan A. DenhamBryan DennisErika dePapp and Lynn

SpensleyJohn DeSistoFrancis DeYoung and Yesim

Erez-DeYoungMaria DiNicolaJeffrey DruckerRobert DuffinElizabeth ElderAlyce ElmesBrian ElmesJohn EustaceJennifer Pitney EverettLinda FarrellAyesha FarooqiHenry and Kate FaulknerMichael and Elizabeth FeeMichael FeldmanCaitlin FesslerRobert FisherRobert and Tracey FitzpatrickCraig and Susan FoscaldoArnold FreedmanWilliam and Denise

FriedebornRyan FrielJudy and Peter FrodighJonathan FryerElizabeth GaineyPatricia GarciaRaquel GarciaMichael Gaziano and Anne

CadiganHarvey and Irene GeorgeAlexis GettierPaul GiannascaThomas and Christine GilliganJohn and Jayne GiudiciRobert and Kathleen GiuglianoJohn GloreBenjamin and Terri GodleyGeorge Goff and Ellen CraneDavid Golan and Laura GreenRichard GordetMichael and Karen GortonTim GoshulakKishore and Savitha GowdaChristopher Grant and

Simone LeRobert W. GrantJames GrayJohn and Mary Green

Paul Greenberg and Renee Goldberg

Andrew GribbelBenjamin B. GrothErin GruenwaldRobert Gulick and Sara ArnoldRichard G. GurnonWilliam and Wendy GutfarbEvan and Laura HackelMindy HardyJoy HarriganMichael HarriganBrian HarringtonDavid and Betsy HarrisTyler HarrisDeborah HartleyJohn and Julia HauckDavid M. HavlikMark J. HavlikJames HayesWilliam and Patricia HayesJames HealeyChristopher Heckscher and

Katharine StansmoreCynthia HeckscherSuzanne HeffernanWilliam HendersonDavid and Astrid HendrenTamara HendricksFrank HennesseyLori HeschAnne HewittSean G. HigginsEric HildebrantBrent HinesDouglas and Barbara

HoldridgeCarol HolleyWilliam and Abigail HomillerLois HornerJohn HoustArthur and Paula HoweJeni HoweChristopher HudachStephen and Cheri HurleyHuandong JiangTiffany JilekJames JonesRichard and Brenna JonesSpencer and Sally JonesOded Ben JosephRay and Josepha JowdyPeter N. Junggren, Jr.Andrew KaeyerGary KaneKaren KarsonAndrew KaufmanBradford and Connie KaufmanPatrick KeefePeter and Amy KeithRebecca KelloggSean and Tracy KellySally KiddRichard Kight

Juliana S. KimIgor KissinAnn M. KnightDan and Janice KnightKenneth and Kristin KnoxPolly Kornblith and Mike

NewmanKathleen and Paul KostkaWendy LagueJ. Michael LalorDiane LandersVirginia LandleJames Leslie and Karen

BrennerGeorge and Virginia LesterSusan LewisDavid LintEmmanouil LiodakisJulia LivingstonEdward LizottePaul LoContoJudith LoftusKevin LoftusTymeka LoppiniMatthew and Susan LorberCarleton Lorig and Yolanda

ColsonLorelei LotvinJustin T. LugerJohn LyonsQian Ma and Li LingJohn MahoneyMorgan MarinaRobert MartinMichael MasonEdwin MaynardEric McErlainStephen McErlainAlexander and Freddy

McFerranJack McGeorgeTim McGilvraySuzanne McGownWilliam and Katherine

McInnisJohn and Joan McKinnonAustin McLaughlinFrancis and Clare McLaughlinFrancis and Colette

McLaughlinLaura McLaughlinPaul and Paula McLaughlinStephen C. MehosJohn MerageasPaul Meyers and Sarah SimonKaren MichelsonCraig and Susan MiddletonJohn and Pamela MillardMatthew and Tamara MillerNicole Daigle MilotteElizabeth and Henry Minot, Jr.Gerald and Patricia MitchellMichael MooreLucy Moorhead

Lauren MorganGirja MorjariaDavid MorrisMark MorrisWilliam and Ann MorrisonSean M. MorrisseyKenneth MortensenLaurence MossAnne MuellerJoseph and Margaret MulhernDenise MurphyJames MurphyEllen NadeauNational GridStephen NeeChyten NeilRonald NgSuzanne NissenK. Nixon-DonahueAlbert NolanMarjorie O’BrienThomas O’BrienPatrick and Norine O’GradyRoss OgdenNelson and Susan OrrTennessee OttKevin and Michelle OuelletteThomas PalmerC.P. PapandreouTodd PatriaccaS. A. PattersonJeff PedenKarina PenaLuciana PetrosinoJessica PettitRobert and Karen PhillipsVincent PolsinelliRichard and Elizabeth PondEstela D. PortesJustin J. PortesTerry and Marie PowerLura ProvostAngha and Ganesh RangarajanJerry RappaportDarryl and Kathryn RicardJames RichardCharles RichardsonMargaret RichardsonJean RideoutLara Spear RileyVan RingquistGayle Robbins MonteithTricia RobinsonJohn RolandMichael W. RolandShawn RomanDavid RomankowPaul RomanoDennis and Gail RonanSamantha RonanMatthew Rosen and Tejas

MehtaPeter Sacks

Thomas Sagui and Elizabeth Buechler

Steven Sarff and Michelle Neenan-Roscoe

Alexander SaundersGary SaundersJeffrey SaundersAbigail ScherrerKaren and Jay SchwabRita SchwantesMegan SclafaniEllen ScordinoSeegel Lipshutz & Lo LLPRichard and Cindy SementelliMichael ShannonFrancis J. SheaJeffrey SheaRobert M. SheaEdward SherrMimi ShihCharles ShirleyNancy Simpson-BankerMr. and Mrs. William SingerCharles SkidmoreDiane SmithMarie SmithRobert SolomonMary C. StackDoug and Beth StebbinsDorothy and George

Stephenson, Jr.Melissa SteppBurton and Olga SternHolly StewartChris StokesAaron and Kristin StyerJames and Helen SullivanJoseph and Leann SullivanMarc SullivanMichael and Karen SullivanPatricia SullivanRita SullivanTimothy and Charlotte

SurgenorJerry SweetMason Taber, Jr.Philip TaberMandy and Leti Taft-PearmanPeter TammKevin TaubeWilliam and Judith TaylorBenjamin TerresHian-Thai Tjen and Serena

ChangJames ThamesWilliam ThielhornLinda ThomasSteven Thomas and Pamela

SmithLaurie ThomsenJohn L. ThorndikeKathryn ThurstonLauren TiltonDavid Tobin

Herbert and Suzanne TobinTraci TraversoTresca Brothers Sand and

GravelJohn TroyGeorge and Linda TuranoCarmen TurnerRobert and Cynthia UekBernard and Elizabeth VaccaroHelen Van AlstyneRichard Van AlstyneLisa Van DoreRichard VeidenheimerNancy VetockRichard and Patricia WadeSamuel and Tami WaldJeffrey WalshShawn WalshStephen WalshEdward and Sally WalterJoseph F. Walter, Jr.Bernard and Betty WantzAndrew WarshawMichael and Mary-Carol

WatersMark and Pia WebbSimon WelhamE. David WerlinWestwood Women’s ClubMurray WheelerBrian and Lori WhelanRichard and Deborah WhiteAnn WigginSue WightBeth Anne WillettSally and Dudley WillisMichael WisenbakerRoseann WolfeShirley WongHamilton and Ann WoodLisa Wood and Peter

MichelsonDonna Zupan

GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR OF:Jessica AllenJulia BruneChris HeckscherLois JohnsonSusan Wall

DONORS IN-KINDPatrick AhearnBoathouse Inc. Fun EnterprisesIan BrownRobert FallonClarke KeenanL.L. BeanJames MartinKathleen PellegriniTex’s BBQ Express

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Hale Reservation80 Carby StreetWestwood, MA 02090tel (781)326-1770 fax (781)326-0676info@HaleReservation.org www.HaleReservation.org

H A L E R E S E R V A T I O N is a private, non-profit educational organization that manages over 1,137 acres of woodlands, including four ponds and over twenty miles of trails in Westwood and Dover, Massachusetts. Hale is most widely recognized for its summer day camp programs which annually serve over 4,400 children from 70 communities in the Greater Boston area. Hale also offers a family program, outdoor and environmental education experiences for children and adults, and open space for casual recreational use.

The essence of Hale Reservation can be found in Robert Sever Hale’s original desire for the organization he founded in 1918. The current programs and land management practices are the legacy of his wish “to provide education which will develop intelligent, capable and responsible citizens” and to use the land “so long as it is charitable and benevolent in nature.” The goal of today’s programs is to develop intelligent leaders and environmentally educated citizens. We believe that the diversity of the natural environment must be reflected back in the diversity of the people who experience Hale Reservation, and we strive to provide programs and opportunities for people of any race, background, religion or economic status.